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Sarah Palin - the right choice for vice-president?

John McCain, the US Republican presidential candidate, has chosen Sarah Palin, the 44 year-old governor of Alaska, as his running-mate. A crowned beauty queen and mother of five she is known to be a strong conservative who opposes abortion, pushes for oil drilling in the Atlantic Arctic, and is a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. What do you think about Mc Cain's choice and how do you think will it effect the upcoming election?

Published: 30 Sep 2008 07:17 GMT
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